This weekend in Davidson will be quiet as the holidays approach, but not without a few high points. The men’s basketball team plays at home on Thursday night before heading to New York City to play Cornell on Sunday. Be sure to visit the Davidson Farmer’s Market on Saturday for baked goods and produce for your holiday festivities.
The Armour Street Theatre hosts three shows of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on Saturday in a fund-raiser for Davidson-Cornelius Day Care, while “It’s a Wonderful Life” continues there through Sunday. And if you’re looking for a true Christmas event, look no further than the Cornelius Presbyterian Church “Noel Celebration.”
On Friday, enjoy the music and beverages at Summit Coffee and make a donation to the family of Jorge Fiscal Cruz, the Davidson restaurant worker who was recently killed in a traffic accident.
Thursday also brings a blood drive at the Lowe’s YMCA in Mooresville.
DavidsonNews.net’s calendars are updated continuously. Check back daily for additions and changes. On Monday, come back and plan your week with our Davidson This Week calendar.
WEEKEND OF DEC. 17-21
THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 3:30-7 p.m., Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe Knox, Mooresville – Community Blood Center of the Carolinas blood drive. Call 704-972-4700 to make an appointment.
THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena – Men’s basketball vs. College of New Jersey.
THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.
THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 8:30-10 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Town of Cornelius Land Use/Connectivity Task Force will meet to organize the committee and discuss the proposed Town Comprehensive Master Plan. Three town board members may attend this meeting.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, Bailey Middle School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – Flu vaccine clinic for Bailey Middle students.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 5 p.m., Davidson College Baker Sports Complex – Davidson wrestling vs. Chattanooga.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 7 p.m., Radford, Va. – Davidson women’s basketball vs. Radford.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022 .
FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Davidson Local. The band will be passing a hat for the family of Jorge Fiscal Cruz, the Davidson restaurant worker who was killed recently in a traffic accident in Cornelius. (Read an account of Mr. Cruz’s life and death at http://davidsonnews.net/2009/12/04/when-the-american-dream-comes-to-an-end/ ). Davidson Local plays John Wertheimer’s original songs about everything from history and politics to aging parents and true love to roundabouts and homeowners’ associations. Info: 704-895-9090 .
SATURDAY, DEC. 19 , 9 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Special pre-holiday Davidson Farmers Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items in preparation for the holidays. More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market. The market will be held rain or shine. See our Friday news item, “Holiday farmers market Saturday, rain or shine.”
SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, Armour and Watson streets – Davidson Community Players presents the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” featuring local student actors and a student director. Admission free, but donations accepted for Davidson-Cornelius Day Care. Reservations are not required and seating is limited. More information: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
SATURDAY, DEC. 1912-2 p.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Tom Cotter, Davidson resident and author, will be reading and signing his three books concerning classic cars and motorcycles. He will have his Cobra parked in front of the store. For more information, call Main Street Books at 704-892-6841. See Brenda Barger’s Dec. 17 Around Davidson column for an update on Mr. Cotter.
SATURDAY, DEC. 19, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Billy Jones and The Pocket. Info: 704-895-9090
SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.
SUNDAY, DEC. 20, 11 a.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, Catawba Avenue and Church Street, Cornelius – The church choir presents the Christmas cantata, “Noel Celebration,” during the worship service. Then, at 6 p.m., the church presents Christmas carols and fellowship in the Wayland Christian Discipleship Center. Info: Amy Morand, Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 704-892-5577 ; www.corneliuspcusa.org
SUNDAY, DEC. 20, noon, New York City – Davidson men’s basketball vs. Cornell. Holiday Festival tournament.
THEATER AND FILM
THROUGH DEC. 20, Davidson Community Players Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Anne Lambert. Dec. 17, 18, 19 at 8 pm, Dec. 16 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 20 at 2 pm. Tickets $17 adults, $15 students and seniors (65+). Reservations: 704-892-7918 or carolinatix.org. More information about the theater company: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org See our Dec. 6 review and photos, “You are now in Bedford Falls,” CLICK HERE>
SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, Armour and Watson streets – Davidson Community Players presents the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” featuring local student actors and a student director. Admission free, but donations accepted for Davidson-Cornelius Day Care. Reservations are not required and seating is limited. More information: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
JANUARY 7-9 and JANUARY 14-16, 8 p.m., JANUARY 10 and 17, 2 p.m., Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte – Davidson Community Players re-stage their recent production of “Almost, Maine,” about the residents of a mythical Maine town who find themselves falling in and out of love in unxpected and often hilarious ways. For information call: 704-892-7953 or visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
JANUARY 22, 23, 24, Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College. Davidson Community Players, the connie company and the Davidson College Department of Theatre present “Annavel & the Funny Little Man,” A Rumpelstiltskin Tale. For tickets call Davidson Community Players at 704-892-7953.
MARCH 23-28, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – The Davidson College Theatre Department’s 2009-10 Mainstage Series concludes with “Leading Ladies,” by Ken Ludwig, directed by theater professor Mark Sutch. Performances March 24-25 at 7:30 p.m., March 26-27 at 8 p.m., and March 28 at 2 p.m. Admission $15, seniors $11, faculty/staff $9, students $6. Details: 704-894-2135 or www.davidson.edu/tickets
GALLERIES & ART EVENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 7-9 p.m., JANUARY 4-FEBRUARY 26Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Cornelius – On January 29, opening reception for exhibition of works by Gordon C. James. The exhibit is presented by The Town of Cornelius Department of Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) with The Community Arts Project. Works will be on display at both the Cornelius Arts Center and the Cornelius Town Hall galleries from January 4-February 26. For information call: 704-896-8823 or visit www.corneliusartscenter.org.
MONDAYS, 6-9 p.m., Creative Art Exchange, Cornelius – open figure drawing sessions, hosted by David Smith. $10 model fee. Contact davidbsmith@bellsouth.net to be added to the notification list.
CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Through Dec. 23: “Teaching Talents,” an exhibit with works by talented instructors and staff of The Community Arts Project. Also, now registering for winter session classes. Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, contact the Cornelius Arts Center online at corneliusartscenter.org or Details: 704-896-8823 .
LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE, gallery in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Through Jan. 8 – 2009 Small Works Exhibit and Sale. Works will be on display daily during business hours. Details: 704-620-4450 or www.lknart.org.
MERRILL-JENNINGS GALLERIES, 463 S. Main St. – Holiday Art Show, including works by new gallery artists Ray Byram, Jim Chapman and Laura Duis, as well as gallery regulars. Hours: Mon-Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3. For more information call 704-895-1213 and visit the website at www.merrilljennings.com
DAVIDSON TOWN HALL Atrium Gallery, 216 S. Main St. – Paintings by Jane Ellithorpe. Open weekdays during Town Hall hours, and other times during Town Hall events.
SUMMIT COFFEE, upstairs walls, 128 S. Main St. – Through Jan. 31: “Through the Lens,” photos and photo creations by Marisa Cohen. On view during Summit Coffee regular hours.
CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY, 19818 North Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius – Gallery hours: Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. Information: www.christafautgallery.com or 704-892-5312.
ARTWORKS ON MAIN, 165 N. Main St., Mooresville – Gallery hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Joyce Wynes will be showing her newest paintings through the end of January. Information: artworksonmain.com or 704-664-2414.
WOODEN STONE, 445 S. Main St. – Functional fine art and hand-made objects. Gallery hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, 1-5 p.m. 704-892-1449 . www.woodenstonegallery.com.
SANCTUARY GALLERY, 108 S. Main St. (next to Village Store) – Fine art and handmade crafts by local artists. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Library programsDavidson public library branch, on the Village Green, has a variety of programs for kids and adults. Check out as the list is updated on the library’s blog, CLICK HERE> Cornelius public library branch also has a blog. Programs there are open to all as well. To read it, CLICK HERE> School calendarRead more about key dates in local schools, from fund-raisers to theater to seminars, in Laurie Dennis’s most recent School Notes, CLICK HERE>. |
- THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 7:30 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, Catawba Avenue and Church Street, Cornelius – “Carols, Candlelight and Communion” Christmas Eve Service. There will be a 30 minute musical prelude beginning at 7:00 p.m. featuring the combo “Duo Pyrenees” with Linda LaBombard and David Solis Olson; Carolyn Cook and both Church and Children’s choir. Info: Amy Morand, Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 704-892-5577; www.corneliuspcusa.org
- THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 10 a.m., Davidson IB Middle School, South Street – First of three January open houses for prospective students. Families will be able to hear a presentation about the IB program and tour the school.
- SATURDAY, JAN. 9, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. ride, Ingersoll- Rand, 800 Beaty St., Davidson – 12th annual Rocky River Road Club
“Polar Bear Metric Century” bicycle ride. (Rain date Jan. 16). Ride
designed for cyclists of all levels. Registration $20 in advance, $25
the day of the ride. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Ada
Jenkins Center in Davidson. Information and registration online at www.rockyriverroadclub.org - BEGINNING SATURDAY, JAN. 9, 2010 , 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmers Market Tailgate Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items will be open every other Saturday. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
- MONDAY, JAN. 11, 2010 , 7 p.m., Board Room, Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Town of Davidson Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
- THURSDAY, JAN. 14 7 p.m., Cannon School Foundation Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – Parents with middle school-age children are invited to attend a session on “Successful College Planning” that will feature expert advice on preparing middle school children for college and beyond. For more details and to RSVP,
see the school website. - SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 6:30 p.m., Peninsula Club, Cornelius – Annual Ice gala, to benefit the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. Tickets $100 per person, available at www.adajenkins.org/ice or by calling 704-896-0471 ext. 102.
- TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010, Davidson College – Davidson Horticultural Symposium “Through the Seasons: A Southern Garden’s Journey.” With Allan Armitage, Pam Baggett, Robin Ripley, W. Gary Smith, William Welch. Details: www.davidsonsymposium.org.
- SATURDAY, APRIL 17, Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. – Second annual Fire BBQ and 5K run. The 5 K will be held at Ada Jenkins first thing in the morning, followed by a BBQ sale, BBQ competition and food from area restaurants. More details as the date gets closer. www.adajenkins.org
GROUPS AND ONGOING EVENTS
LAKE NORMAN TEEN COUNCIL – Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? Join our newly established LKN Teen Council for middle and high school students. Provides service projects, workshops, campus cruises, and teen trips. Upcoming: holiday festivals, service projects, state youth conferences, and more. Limited to 40 teens so don’t miss your chance. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month through Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., for pre-meeting activity, then 7:15 p.m. meeting. At Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. Supported by the Parks and Recreation Departments of Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville. Details: 704-892-3349 or www.d-recs.org.
JUST MOVED – A 13-week group for folks who are new to the area or who want to connect with others, began Sept. 10. New to the area? Not really new, but still feel new? Learn to laugh again. Meet some great new friends. Get acquainted with the Lake Norman area. Debbie Lovvorn and Janet Mowery will facilitate this 13-week group for women new to the area. The group will meet Thursdays from 10–11:45 a.m. in Room 216/218 of the Alexander Education Building of Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 South Main Street, Davidson. Register by calling the church office at 704-892-8277 .
ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. The group will meet twice monthly to offer education, fellowship, support, and family fun for those considering, in the process of or at home with adopted children. Register and request child care by calling the church office, 704-892-8277 . Questions? Call Cheryl Mahony at 704-895-8043 .
MS SUPPORT GROUP – Meets third Friday of the month at 10 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, Room 218. It’s a casual round-table discussion for those facing life with MS.
50+ COFFEE CLUB, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. – Join the 50-Plus Coffee Club, meeting every Wednesday. It’s a relaxing social environment where you can meet old and new friends. Coffee, games, newspapers and pastries provided. No registration required, just show up! Info: 704-892-3349 .
CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP, first and third Wednesdays each month, 7-8:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregation Care House, 262 South St. – Individuals coping with an illness or who have family members coping with an illness welcome. Call the church office at 704-892-8277 to register and request child care. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Questions? Contact Karen Gray, Director of Congregational Care, at 704-947-0612 .
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregation Care House, 262 South St. – Facilitators Mark and Gayle Olenik provide resources to help you cope and work toward a new beginning. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Call the church office at 704-892-8277 to register and request child care.
NOW WHAT? GRIEF BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR, second Saturday each month, 9:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregational Care House, 262 South St. – If you are coping with the loss of a loved one for one year or more, we welcome you to join. Janet McKee and Bryan Readling will facilitate. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Register by calling the church office at 704-892-8277 . Questions? Contact Karen Gray, Director of Congregational Care, at 704-947-0612 .
CALENDARS ON THE WEB
DAVIDSON COLLEGE – For an up-to-date listing of events on the college campus, visit the college calendar page.
DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar
DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – http://www.dcpc.org/
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY PTA calendar, http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/
DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH events - Events calendar on the library’s blog davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/.
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY events, Huntersville – Events calendar, www.plcmc.org
ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH online calendar – http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/
ST. ALBAN’S SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD – http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html
LAKE NORMAN SENIOR CALENDAR, at LKNSenior.com
YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR - online listing of alternative and holistic health information and events. http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Send listings and press releases to us at editor@davidsonnews.net. Don’t forget to include a contact phone number, in case we have questions.
